(A) The qualifications and appointment of the Special Magistrate shall be as follows:
(1) The Special Magistrate shall be appointed by the City Commission and shall serve with compensation as established by the City Commission upon appointment.
(2) The Special Magistrate must be both an attorney and a member of the Florida Bar for a minimum of five years.
(3) The Special Magistrate will be bound by the Code of Judicial Conduct as currently proscribed or as amended from time to time.
(B) The rules and regulations as found in F.S. Ch. 162 as currently enacted or as may be amended from time to time, shall be adopted by the Special Magistrate, the Special Magistrate may adopt additional rules and regulations as are consistent with the provisions of F.S. Ch. 162, which the Magistrate finds necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter, subject to the approval of the City Commission.
(Ord. 91-09, passed 11-6-90; Am. Ord. 2005-11, passed 11-23-04)